Introduction Journalists have First Amendment protection, which grants them freedom to publish. But they must work within the limits of the laws of libel and privacy. Most violations of the libel law are the result of mistakes in names and addresses and the misreading of police and court documents. Accuracy, which results in a truthful account, is the best protection. Privilege permits journalists to report the activities of official groups without fear of libel. Intrusions into the private lives of nonpublic figures can lead to privacy suits. Eavesdropping and trespassing for a story are prohibited. In this chapter, you will find the following. Please click on the left menu to begin. Chapter 25: Reporters and the LawIntroduction |  Joel Sartore Embarrassing? Possibly. Libelous? No. Why? Public event. |